Vocoders.....hardwave vs software?

MediokreBeats · 30th January 2007

Wattup everybody. Im not sure if thsi thread has been up before, if so please forgive me...I've always loved the vocoder sound, i wouldnt imagine putting it in every song imake but there are times when i think it just completes a track so Just gotta few questions maybe someone could fill me in?

Firstly the cheaper option, i've searched a fair bit over the years for vst plugs ins and software that promise vocoder effects but nothings ever come close...any ideas??

Realistically im gathering hardware would always be a better option in this case especially, just wondering if anyone has one and if so what brands are worth looking at? are they easy to use etc.

Again i apoligise if i sound like a toy, im just eager to learn http://gearslutz.com/board/images/smilies/nu/tongue.gif

amino · 30th January 2007

I NEED THE BEST VOCODER EVER

Vocoder recommendations for vocals and phrasing

defjamm · 30th January 2007

http://www.eliosound.com/elsvocoderdemo

XHipHop · 30th January 2007

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Originally Posted by defjamm

http://www.eliosound.com/elsvocoderdemo

Yeah this one is good.

tony666 · 30th January 2007

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Originally Posted by XHipHop

Yeah this one is good.

Untill you hear an EMS vocoder, sounds nothing like a real one. The Eliosound website states " faithfully reproduces analog vocoder sounds " ? I'm still wondering what crappy vocoder he used for modelling?

joshelevator · 30th January 2007

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Originally Posted by tony666

Untill you hear an EMS vocoder, sounds nothing like a real one. The Eliosound website states " faithfully reproduces analog vocoder sounds " ? I'm still wondering what crappy vocoder he used for modelling?

what he said. love their eq though.

**toolskid** · 30th January 2007

http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/ems_vocoder.shtml

GAME OVER

a 3000 is a unit of ever-giving joy...

XHipHop · 30th January 2007

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Originally Posted by tony666

Untill you hear an EMS vocoder, sounds nothing like a real one. The Eliosound website states " faithfully reproduces analog vocoder sounds " ? I'm still wondering what crappy vocoder he used for modelling?

I wasn't doing the vs. thing. Just stating that I was able to come up with very good tones with this that I used in tracks and found it as valuable as the vocoder on some of my virtual analogue synths. Just wanted to clarify.

defjamm · 1st February 2007

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Originally Posted by XHipHop

I wasn't doing the vs. thing. Just stating that I was able to come up with very good tones with this that I used in tracks and found it as valuable as the vocoder on some of my virtual analogue synths. Just wanted to clarify.

thumbsup

maybe you other guys have problems with the interface and controls on this one? i'm no vocoder expert but liked the results others got with this one.

amino · 1st February 2007

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Originally Posted by toolskid

http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/ems_vocoder.shtml

GAME OVER

a 3000 is a unit of ever-giving joy...

And grab one while you can!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=180077777413

They are rare and very few people sell them once they've heard them...

xist · 1st February 2007

I love software, but the hardware vocoders are much more fun and inspiring.

mixtrack · 11th March 2012

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Originally Posted by amino

I NEED THE BEST VOCODER EVER - Gearslutz.com

Vocoder recommendations for vocals and phrasing - Gearslutz.com

Hello, its been about 7 years since you've placed this question "Looking for the best Vocoder ever" many moons have passed so Im sorry if Im too late. Not sure what your budget is but Ive owned these vocoders:

Electroharmonix
Korg VC-10 and DVP-1
Roland VP-330 and SVC-350
EMS 2000
Sennheiser VSM-201
Bode 7702 and my favorite hands down is the Bode (theres no argument) let me know what youve come across if you like, thanks

Retrofreak · 12th March 2012

Roland VP-330 and SVC-350 my personal favourites.

VoiceEncoder · 26th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by mixtrack

Hello, its been about 7 years since you've placed this question "Looking for the best Vocoder ever" many moons have passed so Im sorry if Im too late. Not sure what your budget is but Ive owned these vocoders:

Electro-Harmonix EH-300
Korg VC-10 and DVP-1
Roland VP-330 Plus Mk2 and SVC-350
EMS Vocoder 2000B Mk2
Sennheiser VSM201
Bode 7702 and my favorite hands down is the Bode (theres no argument) let me know what youve come across if you like, thanks

IS that you Mr. Chris D. aka 'intromix'?

G. Kaye · 26th March 2012

Go with a talkbox. Cheapest and better sounding than a vocoder imo.

G. Kaye · 26th March 2012

Just realized the OP asked this question 5 yrs ago, lol.

30th January 2007	#1
MediokreBeats Gear interested Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 13 Thread Starter	Vocoders.....hardwave vs software? Wattup everybody. Im not sure if thsi thread has been up before, if so please forgive me...I've always loved the vocoder sound, i wouldnt imagine putting it in every song imake but there are times when i think it just completes a track so Just gotta few questions maybe someone could fill me in? Firstly the cheaper option, i've searched a fair bit over the years for vst plugs ins and software that promise vocoder effects but nothings ever come close...any ideas?? Realistically im gathering hardware would always be a better option in this case especially, just wondering if anyone has one and if so what brands are worth looking at? are they easy to use etc. Again i apoligise if i sound like a toy, im just eager to learn http://gearslutz.com/board/images/smilies/nu/tongue.gif __________________ MedioKre Beats Beatsmith, Emcee & AV Technician Melbourne, Australia.

30th January 2007	#7
toolskid Moderator Joined: Jan 2004 Location: london Posts: 2,787	http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/ems_vocoder.shtml GAME OVER a 3000 is a unit of ever-giving joy... __________________ Emre Ramazanoglu http://www.emremusic.com the wise man can pick up a grain of sand and envision the whole universe. The fool, however, will just lie down on some seaweed and roll around until he's completely draped in it. Then he'll stand up and go "Hey, I'm vine man"

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